There’s an overwhelming amount of business technology products on the market. For small business owners, where trial and error isn’t an option, what’s your best tip for most efficiently navigating technologies? The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched […]

On Monday, June 13, Microsoft made a surprise announcement, saying that it had purchased the social media site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion – Microsoft’s biggest acquisition ever. The move has many wondering why Microsoft would make such a large investment and what the future of each company will look like. Although many of the details […]

Last week was a busy week for the Smart Hustle team, so there is plenty to share in this Smart Hustle recap! As you know, we typically feature 3-4 of the hottest stories in our recap. This week, we also have some exciting news to share with you. Smart Hustle has welcomed Peter Shankman as […]

What is an innovative software/app you use to check in with your team remotely, and why is it effective? The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. […]

I recently upgraded my smartphone from a Samsung S4 to an S7 – wow – what a difference an upgrade makes. The camera is faster, the entire phone is faster, the screen is more rich – overall it’s just a better phone. Big lesson learned? While we small business owners have budgets and must save […]

In today’s world, there is an abundance of technology for small businesses, a fact that can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse. On the one hand, nearly any problem you have has a technological solution. On the other hand, many small business owners find themselves gathering so many different programs and apps that […]

As the CEO of a small business, there are a myriad of products for you to choose from when considering software solutions. What criteria do you use when trying to choose a new software platform or app? Will Reynolds, CEO of SecureDocs (virtual data room provider) offers these four guidelines: Quantify the Problem: When looking for software for […]

It’s deliciously awesome to get an invoice. But it’s frustrating to have the invoice take so long to get paid. As small business owners, we try to pay our vendors quickly, but in working with our larger customers, they might take 30 – 60 or more days to pay us! Fundbox has a neat solution. […]

With a growing number of remote workers in businesses large and small, traditional meetings are now being replaced by online meetings where team members can collaborate from multiple locations. Whether you’re thinking of holding your first online meeting or are already a seasoned pro, this article will provide tips & tech to boost productivity and make […]

Most companies want to “work smarter, not harder” and as most business owners know, the best way to do this is through the use of technology. Take Xero for example, an easy-to-use online accounting software for small businesses. They know how important good technology is for small businesses and continue to add features to their software that […]